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Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Acting Sergeant Wendall CarterPhone: 961-2332  July 20, 2007 Report No. C07023214 Media Release A man died Friday (July 20) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle crash on Route 11 in the Kona District. Responding to a 4:04 p.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that a male party with three […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Y. Uehana Phone: 326-4646, ext. 230 July 19, 2007 Report No. C07022930 (Select photo for larger image) Bernice Kaupu Charged with assault Media Release A Milolii woman is in police custody for allegedly stabbing her husband and threatening to blow up their house. Kona patrol […]

Hawaii Police Department Office of the Chief Lawrence K. Mahuna Phone: 961-2244 July 19, 2007 (Select photo for larger image) Earl Lewis Camacho Featured on "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted" Media Release The driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash, a man suspected in a robbery at Kehena Beach and a Kona man wanted for abuse will be […]

Hawaii Police Department South Hilo Patrol Lieutenant Gregory Esteban Phone: 961-2213 July 16, 2007 Report No. C07022569 (Select photo for larger image) Tatiana Cortes-Cortes Missing since July 14, 2007 Media Release Big Island Police are looking for a 13-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo home since July 14, 2007. She has been identified […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 July 18, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (revised) Big Island police made 1,275 drunken driving arrests in 2006, an increase of 19 percent from the 1,069 (revised figure) arrested in 2005, according to statistics released by the Traffic Services Section. Of the drivers arrested for DUI […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 July 18, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (revised) Big Island police made 1,069 drunken driving arrests in 2005, a decrease of 2 percent from the the 1,086 (revised figure) arrested in 2004, according to statistics released by the Traffic Services Section. Of the drivers arrested for […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section, Area II Lieutenant Glenn Uehana Phone: 326-4646, ext. 230 July 17, 2007 (Select photo for larger image) Hannah Reeves Missing since June 23, 2007 Media Release Big Island Police are looking for a 17-year-old girl reported as missing since June 23. She has been identified as Hannah Reeves of […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 July 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of July10, 2007, through July 16, 2007, Big Island police arrested 22 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers was under the age of 21. […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Earl Hatada Phone: 961-2254 July 13, 2007 Report No. C07011047 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 14-year-old Sloane Macabio, who was reported missing. She was found in Pahoa in good health on July 9, 2007.

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Earl Hatada Phone: 961-2254 July 13, 2007 Report No. C07016872 Media Release (update) The Hawaii Police Department has located 16-year-old Brittany Dumlao, who was reported missing. She was found in Hilo in good health on July 3, 2007.

Hawaii Police Department Puna District Acting Captain Dexter Chaves Phone: 966-5835 July 12, 2007 Report No. C07022215 Media Release Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a female pedestrian who was involved in a pedestrian/motor vehicle collision in Pahoa on Wednesday (July 11). The crash took place at about 11:15 p.m. […]

Hawaii Police Department Criminal Investigations Section Captain Paul Kealoha Phone: 326-4646, ext. 263 July 12, 2007 Report No. C07022063 (Select photo for larger image) Michael David Negrini Charged with assaulting police officers and other offenses Media Release A South Kona man was taken into police custody Tuesday (July 10) after assaulting two police officers who were […]

Hawaii Police Department Juvenile Aid Section Lieutenant Earl Hatada Phone: 961-2254 July 12, 2007 Report No. C07013817 (Select photo for larger image) Krista Ruppel Missing since April 27, 2007 Media Release Big Island Police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Keaau home since April 27, 2007. She has been identified […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Services Section Sergeant Dexter Veriato Phone: 961-2305 July 10, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of July 3, 2007, through July 9, 2007, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Twelve of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers was under the age of […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Robert WagnerPhone: 326-4646, ext. 266July 8, 2007Report No. C07021628 [Select photo for larger image] Vicky Kim Charged with terroristic threatening Media Release (update) A woman arrested and charged Saturday (July 7) in connection with a bomb threat has posted bail and been released from police custody. Vicky Kyung Mi […]

Hawaii Police DepartmentCriminal Investigations Section, Area IILieutenant Robert WagnerPhone: 326-4646, ext. 266July 8, 2007Report No. C07021628 Media Release On July 7 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Big Island police responded to a report of a bomb threat at Keahole International Airport. Upon arrival, police determined that a woman had made repeated threats about a bomb being on […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone:  961-2332 July 7, 2007 Report No. C07021609 Media Release An 84-year-old Hamakua man died Saturday (July 7) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in the area of the 41-mile post. The victim was identified as […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JULY 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of June 26, 2007, through July 2, 2007, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. One of the drivers were under the age of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JUNE 29, 2007 REPORT NO. C07016872 (Select photo for larger image) Brittany Dumlao Missing since May 25, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Pahoa home since May 25. Her name is Brittany Dumlao. […]

Hawaii Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant Christopher D. Gali Phone: 961-2332 July 29, 2007 Report No. C07024302 Media Release A 33-year-old Waimea man died Sunday (July 29) from injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle traffic crash on Thursday (July 26) on Route 190, .6 miles south of the 6-mile marker. The victim was identified […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 JUNE 28, 2007 [Select photo for larger image] Officer Darryl Castillo, in photo at left, and Officer John Weber, in photo at right, receive “Officer of the Month” plaques from Joseph Guitierrez, president of the Aloha Exchange Club of Hilo. MEDIA RELEASE The […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT LIEUTENANT DEXTER CHAVES PHONE: 966-5835 JUNE 28, 2007 REPORT NO. C07019373 (Select photo for larger image) Britney and Amber Dawson Missing since May June 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a two teenage girls reported as missing from their Volcano home since June 16. One is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE BUREAU MAJOR JAY ENANORIA PHONE: 961-2247 JUNE 28, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The Records Section at the Kona police station closed today (June 28) because of heavy smoke from a fire at the nearby green waste section of the Solid Waste Transfer Station in Kealakehe. The Fire Department reported the fire at […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 26, 2007 REPORT NO. C06029122 Tavis Nactor Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a bench warrant. Tavis Nactor, 26, is wanted for first-degree negligent homicide, driving under […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA IICAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHAPHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263JUNE 27, 2007, 2007REPORT NO. C07020514 Harry Hose Wanted for robbery and kidnapping MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a home invasion robbery in a rural area of South Kona on Tuesday. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JUNE 26, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are warning the public that the state’s DUI law has been amended to target highly intoxicated drivers. The law, which takes affect on July 1, 2007, has stricter sanctions for those drivers who are arrested with […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JUNE 26, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of June 19, 2007, through June 25, 2007, Big Island police arrested 28 motorists for drunk driving. Eleven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Four of the drivers were under the age of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332JUNE 24, 2007REPORT NO. C07020199 MEDIA RELEASE A 20-year-old Hilo man was in critical condition Sunday (June 24) after being involved in a motor vehicle/motorcycle crash on Ainaola Drive between Keone Street and Komohana Street. Responding to a 2:26 a.m. call Sunday, South Hilo […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JUNE 21, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of June 12, 2007, through June 18, 2007, Big Island police arrested 20 motorists for drunk driving. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Three of the drivers were under the age of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION, AREA I ACTING CAPTAIN EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JUNE 21, 2007 REPORT NO. C07019764 MEDIA RELEASE Over the last several days, Hawaii police seized an estimated $776,970 worth of illegal drugs while executing a series of search warrants involving commercial marijuana operations. In the first, 60-year-old John Ford of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT LIEUTENANT DEXTER CHAVES PHONE: 966-5835 JUNE 20, 2007 REPORT NO. C07018804 (Select photo for larger image) Kylin Josue Missing since June 11, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 13-year-old girl reported missing from her Mountain View residence since June 11, 2007. Her name is Kylin Josue. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT LIEUTENANT DEXTER CHAVES PHONE: 966-5835 JUNE 20, 2007 REPORT NO. C07018803 (Select photo for larger image) Krystina Hacoba Missing since June 11, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Mountain View residence since June 11, 2007. Her name is Krystina Hacoba. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I ACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD SHERLOCK PHONE: 961-2379JUNE 20, 2007 REPORT NO. C07019575 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Big Island police have identified the victim in Tuesday’s (June 19) fatal shooting in Puna’s Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision as 28-year-old Jeremy Napoleon of Keaau. The suspect, who was later involved in a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 20, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE   A 90-year-old Hilo man died Tuesday (June 12) at The Queens Medical Center from injuries he received in a one-vehicle crash on May 3, 2007, in the parking lot of the Kamana Elderly Housing. The victim was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I ACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD SHERLOCK PHONE: 961-2379 JUNE 19, 2007 REPORT NO. C07019575 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna on Tuesday (June 19). Puna patrol officers were flagged down at a home on Paradise Drive, where the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 18, 2007 REPORT NO. C07019300 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) An autopsy has determined that Louis D. Vierra of Ahualoa died of a heart attack. The 70-year-old Vierra died Saturday (June 16) after being involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Old Mamalahoa Highway […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332JUNE 16, 2007 REPORT NO. C07019300 MEDIA RELEASE A 70-year-old Ahualoa man died Saturday (June 16) after being involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Old Mamalahoa Highway and Kapuna Road in the Hamakua District. The driver was identified as Louis D. Vierra, of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JUNE 15, 2007 (Select photo for larger image) Keone Hiilei Missing since March 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 16-year-old boy reported as missing from his Hilo residence since March 16, 2007. His name is Keone Hiilei. He is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL ACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD MIYAMOTO PHONE: 961-2213 JUNE 15, 2007 REPORT NO. C07016668 (Select photo for larger image) Tatiana Cortes-Cortes Missing since May 23, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 13-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since May 23, 2007. Her name is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 JUNE 14, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Puna police are requesting the public’s help in regard to an Unauthorized Control Of A Propelled Vehicle case wherein a silver Plymouth station wagon was taken from Ahalanui Beach park between 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on June 12, 2007. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTTRAFFIC SERVICESSERGEANT DEXTER W. VERIATOPHONE: 961-2305JUNE 14, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE There will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern along a portion of Kilauea Avenue on Friday, June 15, 2007, through Saturday, June 16, 2007. Between the hours of 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., traffic will flow in the Hamakua or northerly direction only […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTPUNA DISTRICTCAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMOPHONE: 966-5835JUNE 14, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Police are seeking the public’s help in providing information to identify those responsible for the following described crimes that occurred between June 13, 2007 and June 14, 2007. Puna police received a report of a robbery on June 13, 2007 at about 11:30 P.M., […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTIONACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD SHERLOCKPHONE: 961-2379 JUNE 13, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo Police have filed charges this morning against a 38-year old Pahoa man related to an incident that occurred in the Ainaloa Subdivision in Puna. Tyrone VESPERAS was charged for the offenses of Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Murder in the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JUNE 13, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of June 5, 2007, through June 11, 2007, Big Island police arrested 29 motorists for drunk driving. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Four of the drivers were under the age of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION CAPTAIN LARRY WEBER PHONE: 961-2379 JUNE 12, 2007 Tyrone Vesperas Arrested for Murder MEDIA RELEASE Hilo Police have identified the victims in the two stabbings that occurred at a residence in the Ainaloa Subdivision in Puna on June 11, 2007. Tyran VESPERAS-SANIATAN, M-14, of Hilo, was pronounced dead at […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I ACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD SHERLOCK PHONE: 961-2379 JUNE 11, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Hilo detectives are investigating the stabbing of a juvenile male and a 34-year-old female in the district of Puna on June 11 (Monday). Puna patrol officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 11:30 a.m. reporting […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER W. VERIATO PHONE:961-2305 JUNE 8, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Police are advising motorists to be on the lookout for survey teams standing along major Big Island streets and highways from Tuesday, May 29, through mid-June, 2007. The teams will be taking part in the state’s annual seat belt […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 JUNE 8, 2007 (Select photo for larger image.) Left to right: Pua, Wilson, Darby, Alameda MEDIA RELEASE (CORRECTED) A suspected car theft and a couple who last saw a missing man are among the persons who will be featured on the next edition […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 JUNE 8, 2007 (Select photo for larger image.) Left to right: Pua, Wilson, Darby, Alameda, Taniguchi MEDIA RELEASE A suspected car theft, an accused burglar and a couple who last saw a missing man are among the persons who will be featured on […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT CAPTAIN LAWRENCE BALBERDE PHONE:887-3080 JUNE 7, 2007 REPORT NO. C07010439 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in providing information about the theft of a moped in Kawaihae sometime between March 27 and March 28. The red 2006 Honda Elite moped was secured to a […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT PUNA DISTRICT OFFICER JOHN BRISKI OFFICER SHAWN TINGLE PHONE: 966-5835 JUNE 6,2007 MEDIA RELEASE Because of growing concerns from the community and school officials, police officers in the Puna district embarked on a campaign to reduce truancy. At the beginning of May 2007, officers began patrolling areas such as Shipman Park, agricultural […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 5, 2007 REPORT NO. C07017651 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) A 24-year-old Hilo woman who died Saturday (June 2) from injuries she sustained in a three-vehicle crash in Pahoa has been identified as Dionne Meyers of Hilo. Responding to a 2:32 a.m. call, Puna […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JUNE 5, 2007 REP0RT NO. C07016548 (Select photo for larger image) Macy Someda Missing since May 22, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 16-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since May 22, 2007. Her name is Macy […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 JUNE 5, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of May 29, 2007, through June 4, 2007, Big Island police arrested 32 motorists for drunk driving. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Seven of the drivers were under the age of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 2, 2007 REPORT NO. C07017651 MEDIA RELEASE A 24-year-old Hilo woman died Saturday (June 2) from injuries she sustained in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 130 and Post Office Road in Pahoa. Responding to a 2:32 a.m. call, Puna […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 1, 2007 REPORT NO. C07017536 MEDIA RELEASE Police have identified a 24-year-old Waimea man who died Friday morning in a single-car accident in Kona. The victim was identified as Thyres K. Simao of Waimea. Police responding to a 4:45 a.m. call determined […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 1, 2007 REPORT NO. C07017617 MEDIA RELEASE A 49-year-old Volcano man died Friday (June 1) from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash on the Hawaii Belt Road (Route 11), .2 miles west of the 67-mile marker in the Kiolokaa area of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 2, 2007 REPORT NO. C07017703 MEDIA RELEASE A 1-year-old Hilo boy died Saturday (June 2) from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash in a driveway of a home on Malae Place in the Kupulau area of Hilo. The boy was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA I ACTING LIEUTENANT RICHARD SHERLOCK PHONE: 961-2379  JUNE 4, 2007 REPORT NO. C07012807 College Richards Charged with burglary   MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police have arrested and charged a 30-year-old Puna man in connection with the burglary of a home in the Mountain View area of Puna. Hilo […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL ACTING SERGEANT KELLEY MATSUMOTO PHONE: 961-2213 JUNE 1, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are warning the public about a mail scam aimed at persuading Hawaii County residents to give away money. A company calling itself “Meltec Financial Management” out of Saskatoon, SK (British Columbia) is sending a letter […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JUNE 1, 2007 (Select photo for larger image) Jasmine Tripp Missing since March 22, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 17-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since March 22, 2007. Her name is Jasmine Tripp. She is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT JUVENILE AID SECTION LIEUTENANT EARL HATADA PHONE: 961-2254 JUNE 1, 2007 (Select photo for larger image) Sloane Macabio Missing since April 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are looking for a 14-year-old girl reported as missing from her Hilo residence since April 2, 2007. Her name is Sloane Macabio. She is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 JUNE 1, 2007 REPORT NO. C07017536 MEDIA RELEASE A 24-year-old Waimea man died Friday morning in a single-car accident in Kona. Police responding to a 4:45 a.m. call determined that a 1995 Jeep Wrangler traveling south on Queen Kaahumanu Highway ran off the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT CAPTAIN LAWRENCE BALBERDE PHONE: 887-3080 REPORT NO. C07008801 MAY 31, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in finding the person or persons who stole an all-terrain vehicle from the Waikoloa Village Golf Course in March. The black 2006 Honda Four Trax Rancher ATV […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MAY 29, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of May 22, 2007, through May 28, 2007, Big Island police arrested 38 motorists for drunk driving. One of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash. Seven of the drivers were under the age of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KONA PATROL SECTION LIEUTENANT BRADLEY BALLESTEROS PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 253 MAY 27, 2007 REPORT NO. C07017018 David Kaleikao Scheper Arrested for escape   MEDIA RELEASE A 35-year-old Kamuela man is back in the Kona police cellblock after escaping from police custody Sunday morning (May 27). David Kaleikao Scheper was being held at […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 MAY 23, 2007 REPORT NO. C06023571 Leven Campbell Wanted by police   MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a 40-year-old man who reportedly fled from police, leaving another person in a moving vehicle. Leven Campbell is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO DISTRICT ACTING SERGEANT KELLEY MATSUMOTO PHONE: 961-2213 May 22, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for spraying and writing graffiti on buildings and vehicles in the Hilo area. The Hawaii Police Department initiated 23 criminal property damage […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA II CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 REPORT NO. C07016226 MAY 21, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Big Island police have located Emil Davis III, who was reported missing May 20. The 50-year-old Kailua-Kona man was found Monday (May 21) in good condition near where he was last […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA II CAPTAIN PAUL KEALOHA PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 263 REPORT NO. C07016226 MAY 21, 2007 Emil Davis III Missing since May 15   MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Kona man. Emil Davis III of Kailua-Kona was reported missing Sunday […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MAY 21, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of May 15, 2007, through May 21, 2007, Big Island police arrested 26 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Three of the drivers were under the age of 21. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO DISTRICT LIEUTENANT MITCHELL KANEHAILUA PHONE: 961-2213 May 18, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department is again reminding the public about numerous Internet and other scams that prey on unsuspecting individuals. In a recent incident, the scam artist, who used an address in the United Kingdom, answered an Internet ad […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA II LIEUTENANT ROBERT WAGNER PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 266 MAY 18, 2007 REPORT NO. C07015790 (Select photo for larger image) Ryan Jeffries-Hamar Charged with burglary and other offenses MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have charged a 25-year-old Kailua-Kona man in connection with a burglary and an unrelated domestic dispute. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 MAY 16, 2007 Members of the Hawaii Police Department’s 70th Recruit Class (left to right): Nicole Leyson, Joshua Flores, Reuben Pukahi III, Charles Schmitt, Christopher Allison, Zenas Pacheco, and Cala Arnold . MEDIA RELEASE Seven members of the Hawaii Police Department’s 70th Recruit […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 REPORT NO. C07014222 MAY 16, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police have arrested a man wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting incident near the Hakalau mill May 1. Jarrett Mcatee, 23, was arrested for reckless endangering without incident around 8 a.m. Monday (May […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH HILO DISTRICT CAPTAIN EDWIN RAPOZO PHONE: 962-2120 REPORT NO. C07015489 MAY 15, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in solving a burglary in Laupahoehoe. An unknown person or persons entered a home in the Waipunalei area sometime between 4 p.m. May 11 and noon May […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MAY 14, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of May 8, 2007, through May 14, 2007, Big Island police arrested 18 motorists for drunk driving. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA PHONE: 961-2244 MAY 11, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The public is invited to attend Police Week festivities planned for Monday, May 14, in Hilo and Wednesday, May 16, in Kona. In 1962 President John F. Kennedy proclaimed every May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, to […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 MAY 11, 2007 REPORT NO. C07015051 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) A 28-year-old Kailua-Kona man who died Thursday (May 10) from a motorcycle crash has been identified as Kenneth A. Hayes. Responding to a 3:35 a.m. call Thursday, Kona patrol officers determined that Hayes was […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER GALI PHONE: 961-2332 MAY 11, 2007 REPORT NO. C07014999 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO. 3) An autopsy has determined that 48-year-old Terrance Manion died from multiple traumatic internal injuries consistent with a vehicle crash. There was no evidence of foul play. Manion was found in a Hummer sports-utility […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LAWRENCE K. MAHUNAPHONE: 961-2244 MAY 11, 2007 Suspect No. 1 Suspect No. 2 Stephen Pua Sarah Wilson Cedrick Darby Kathy Coles MEDIA RELEASE The latest episode of "Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted" starts airing Sunday, May 13. It seeks information about an attempted sexual assault of a female juvenile, […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION LIEUTENANT RANDALL MEDEIROS PHONE: 961-2252 REPORT NO. C07014222  MAY 10, 2007 Jarrett McateeWanted for questioning MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 23-year-old man wanted for question in connection with a shooting incident near the Hakalau mill last week. Jarrett Mcatee is […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 REPORT NO. C07014788 MAY 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE (CORRECTS PHONE NUMBER) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who stole art from the Connections Charter School at the Kress Building in Hilo. A teacher at the […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 MAY 10, 2007 REPORT NO. C07015051 MEDIA RELEASE A 28-year-old Kailua-Kona man died this morning (May 10) from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash on Kapuna Street in Kailua-Kona. Responding to a 3:35 a.m. call, Kona patrol officers determined that the driver […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION, AREA II LIEUTENANT ROBERT WAGNER PHONE: 326-4646, EXT. 266 MAY 10, 2007 REPORT NO. C07014620 John Kalahiki, left, and Roland Castaneda Arrested in connection with a home-invasion robbery MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE) Ka’u patrol officers have arrested two Ka’u men in connection with a home-invasion robbery on May 5 in […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT OFFICER ROBERT PAUOLE PHONE: 961-2332 MAY 10, 2007 REPORT NO. C07014999 MEDIA RELEASE (UPDATE NO. 2) Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing door from a car that went off a cliff and into the ocean Wednesday (May 9) with the driver inside. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICING SECTION OFFICER DuWAYNE WAIPA SR. PHONE: 961-2396  MAY 9, 2007 Theo A. Bianchini Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 41-year-old Theo A. Bianchini, who is wanted on a bench warrant. Bianchini is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-6, 150 pounds with […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH HILO PATROL CAPTAIN KENNETH VIEIRA PHONE: 961-2214 REPORT NO. C07014788 MAY 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons who stole art from the Connections Charter School at the Kress Building in Hilo. A teacher at the school reported that […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER D. GALI PHONE: 961-2332 MAY 9, 2007 REPORT NO. C07014999 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island man died Wednesday after his car went off a cliff and into the ocean in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Police responded to a 12:31 p.m. call and found that a maroon 2004 […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MAY 9, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Police are warning residents that the annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign for 2007 has begun. Sergeant Dexter Veriato, head of the Traffic Services Section, said roving patrols and seat belt enforcement checkpoints will be set up […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U DISTRICT ACTING SERGEANT CORY KOI PHONE: 939-2520 MAY 6, 2007 REPORT NO. C07014620 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are investigating a burglary Sunday (May 6) in the Discovery Harbour subdivision in Ka’u. Police responded to a 9:51 p.m. report of a burglary in progress on Hekau Street in Discovery Harbour and […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 MAY 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of May 1, 2007, through May 7, 2007, Big Island police arrested 23 motorists for drunk driving. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21. […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH KOHALA CAPTAIN LAWRENCE BALBERDE PHONE: 887-3080 REPORT NO. C07008571 MAY 7, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever stole a hydraulic hammer from a construction site in Waimea in March. The hydraulic hammer was last seen on March 12 at a construction site […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U DISTRICT ACTING CAPTAIN ROBERT FUJITAKE PHONE: 939-2520 MAY 4, 2007 Kathy Ann Coles Wanted on a bench warrant MEDIA RELEASE Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted Ka’u woman. Kathy Ann Coles, 50, is wanted on a $3,000 warrant for violating probation. Coles is described […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION SERGEANT AIMEE WANA PHONE: 961-8807MAY 3, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE(E-MAIL ADDRESS CORRECTED) Hawaii County implemented its new Wireless Enhanced 911 (WE911) System on Friday, April 26, 2007. This project began in November 2006, to assist both the police and fire departments to establish the location of persons in need of […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KA’U DISTRICT ACTING CAPTAIN ROBERT FUJITAKE PHONE: 939-2520 REPORT NO. C07014294 MAY 2, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE The body of a missing diver was located Wednesday (May 2) in waters off Ka’u. The diver was identified at Theodore N. Chapman, 46, of Kailua-Kona. Shortly after noon on Tuesday (May 1) the Hawaii Fire […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT KEAAU DISTRICT CAPTAIN STEVEN GUILLERMO PHONE: 966-5835 REPORT NO. C07013431 MAY 2, 2007 A Hawaiian Beaches bus stop before and after vandalism MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii County police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the people responsible for damage to several bus stops in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in Puna. Puna […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION SERGEANT AIMEE WANA PHONE: 961-8807 MAY 1, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii County implemented its new Wireless Enhanced 911 (WE911) System on Friday, April 26, 2007. This project began in November 2006, to assist both the police and fire departments to establish the location of persons in need of emergency […]

HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SERVICES SECTION SERGEANT DEXTER VERIATO PHONE: 961-2305 APRIL 30, 2007 MEDIA RELEASE During the week of April 24, 2007 – April 30, 2007, Big Island police arrested 17 motorists for drunk driving. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Six of the drivers were under the age of 21. […]